The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will take place from February 6 to 22, 2026, bringing 16 winter sports and over 116 medal events to venues across northern Italy, including Milan, Cortina, Livigno, Val di Fiemme, and Predazzo.
Tickets for the Olympic Games are now in high demand, and understanding how to buy them — and what options are available — is essential for anyone hoping to watch the competitions or ceremonies live.
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Types of Tickets Available
For the Games, several categories of tickets have been made available to spectators:
- Competition Tickets: These are the most common tickets and allow access to specific sports competitions such as alpine skiing, figure skating, hockey, biathlon, snowboarding and more.
- Ceremony Tickets: Separate tickets are sold for the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony — major events expected to draw global audiences.
- Paralympic Tickets: Tickets for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games are also available through the official platform, with many priced under 35 euro and special early-bird offers.
- Hospitality and Premium Packages: For those seeking an elevated experience, official hospitality packages are available through IOC partner programs, often including lounge access, catering and additional services. These premium experiences can cost significantly more than standard tickets.
All tickets are digital and nominative; they will be accessed and managed through the official app or ticketing platform.
Price Ranges and Categories
Ticket prices vary widely depending on the sport, the stage of competition, seating category and popularity of the event:
- General competition tickets start at around euro 30, making many events accessible for a broad audience.
- Many tickets for popular events are priced below euro 100, with more than half in this range according to organizers.
- Opening Ceremony tickets range approximately from euro 260 to euro 2’026 for standard categories (first, second and third rings) at San Siro Olympic Stadium in Milan. Special discounted offers — such as euro 26 for volunteers — have also been made available as a gesture of thanks.
- High-end experiences for top competitions and premium packages — including VIP lounge access or hospitality services — can run into the thousands of euros.
- For the Paralympic Games, child tickets often start around euro 10, with most tickets priced under euro 40.
Prices also differ by seating categories (commonly A, B, C and occasionally D), with Category A representing the best views and highest costs.
Sports and Events Covered by Tickets
Ticket holders can watch competitions across the following sports:
- Alpine skiing (e.g., slalom, giant slalom)
- Biathlon
- Bobsleigh and skeleton
- Cross-country skiing and Nordic combined
- Curling
- Figure skating and speed skating
- Ice hockey
- Luge
- Snowboard and freestyle skiing
- Short track speed skating
Each sport includes multiple events and medal rounds, and tickets are typically sold per session or competition day.
Where and How to Buy Tickets
All Olympic and Paralympic tickets must be purchased exclusively through the official ticketing platform, accessible online at tickets.milanocortina2026.org.
Here’s how the official purchasing process works:
- Register an account on the ticketing platform.
- Select the sport, date, venue and seating category for the event you want to attend.
- Choose your ticket and complete payment using accepted credit cards (Visa is an official partner, but other major cards are usually accepted).
- Digital tickets will be delivered via the official app “Tickets MilanoCortina2026”, where you can manage, view and transfer your tickets securely.
Children under 4 may attend events free on an adult’s lap, but children over 4 require a separate ticket; in general, attendees must be at least 16 to purchase online.
Authorized Platforms and Ticket Safety
To ensure ticket validity and avoid fraud:
- Only the official ticketing website and app are authorized for purchase and resale.
- Third-party resale sites and secondary marketplaces not linked to the official platform may offer invalid or fraudulent tickets that could be cancelled before the event.
- An official resale platform is being provided, allowing ticket holders who cannot attend to resell tickets at their original price with a small service fee, and safely transfer them to verified buyers.
Who Can Buy and Any Limits
Tickets are available to both Italian residents and international visitors. However:
- Users may be subject to purchase limits per account (e.g., total tickets per Games or per transaction) to promote fair access.
- Buying early is strongly recommended, as many events — notably the ceremonies and popular sports finals — sell out quickly.
Tips for Fans and Visitors
- Because of high demand, ticket sales often move from early lottery/priority phases to first-come, first-served sales as events approach.
- Planning travel, accommodation and event attendance well in advance can significantly improve the experience and reduce costs.
- Monitor the official mobile app and ticket portal for notifications on ticket availability and app updates.
